Saturday, 21 February 2015
Pictures!
Just thought it appropriate to add a few pics of my trip earlier this week. If nothing else, it adds a bit of colour to the blog!
Wednesday, 18 February 2015
Half Term. So far...
Monday; Leamington Spa
Tuesday; Warwick Castle
Wednesday; Shakespeare land... Stratford-upon-Avon
This half term malarkey isn't that bad is it?!
Tuesday; Warwick Castle
Wednesday; Shakespeare land... Stratford-upon-Avon
This half term malarkey isn't that bad is it?!
Thursday, 12 February 2015
Holibobs!
On Monday I will be going to Warwick for two nights with Amy. We're planning a walk around Warwick and Leamington Spa on Monday, a day at Warwick Castle on Tuesday, before heading over to Charlcote Park on Wednesday.
It's part of my birthday treat. I turned 31 on Monday the 9th and, if I'm honest, did very well. I got a few bits and bobs, but also tickets to go to do the Highclere Castle, exhibit and gardens in August, as well as tickets to ride on the Severn Valley Railway courtesy of Amy's parents. Plus money towards a new laptop - as mine is now panting lamely towards the finish line.
I'll try and get a few pictures and upload them on here. This blog is devoid of colour!
P.S. My next blog will, hopefully, come from my new laptop. It's on order and should arrive tomorrow.
It's part of my birthday treat. I turned 31 on Monday the 9th and, if I'm honest, did very well. I got a few bits and bobs, but also tickets to go to do the Highclere Castle, exhibit and gardens in August, as well as tickets to ride on the Severn Valley Railway courtesy of Amy's parents. Plus money towards a new laptop - as mine is now panting lamely towards the finish line.
I'll try and get a few pictures and upload them on here. This blog is devoid of colour!
P.S. My next blog will, hopefully, come from my new laptop. It's on order and should arrive tomorrow.
Monday, 2 February 2015
Couch Potato
If I'm really honest, I'm such an armchair sports fan it's ridiculous. Keen on all sports, play none anymore.
So, imagine the look on my face when, several days ago, Amy suggests that we do the Attingham Park 6k run.
I haven't said yes yet, but as its on the 14th March, I've downloaded a 'Couch to 5k' app and now I just need to get cracking.
Wish me luck...!
So, imagine the look on my face when, several days ago, Amy suggests that we do the Attingham Park 6k run.
I haven't said yes yet, but as its on the 14th March, I've downloaded a 'Couch to 5k' app and now I just need to get cracking.
Wish me luck...!
Wednesday, 28 January 2015
Two-Toes.
In 2012, due to the fact that the fixture list was kind to me, I became a member at Derbyshire County Cricket Club. Therefore, I spent many days in the summer driving up the A50 to Derby to spend my day at the County Ground. In the first half of the season I spent vast amounts of my time deriving enormous satisfaction that the Derbyshire team, as a whole, possessed an odd number of toes.
You see, Martin Guptill - their then overseas player - stopped counting his toes when he reached seven, with just two on one foot due to an incident in his younger days. However, his lack of shoe filling didn't stop him possessing the twinkliest of toes when dancing down the wicket to opposition bowlers. The first day of the season saw him imperiously smack (there is no other word for it) Sri Lanka pace bowler Chaminda Vaas somewhere beyond the County Ground marquee, whilst two days later he notched a century so glorious it was truly a pleasure to watch.
Therefore, you can imagine my delight when I awoke on Monday morning to see that Marty is back at the County Ground for the first part of this summer as Derbyshire's overseas pro. Not only was he a quick scorer, setting the Falcons innings off with a good start, but he had this knack of galvanising everyone around him. He oozed confidence, he built confidence, and he started the ball rolling towards Derbyshire's victorious title chase. He was a great signing and I have every confidence he will be another great signing.
Put it this way, turning up at the ground knowing you'll see a Derbyshire shirt emblazoned with 'Guptill 31' on the back is a sure-fire way to arrive in good spirits, with every confidence your team will win.
You see, Martin Guptill - their then overseas player - stopped counting his toes when he reached seven, with just two on one foot due to an incident in his younger days. However, his lack of shoe filling didn't stop him possessing the twinkliest of toes when dancing down the wicket to opposition bowlers. The first day of the season saw him imperiously smack (there is no other word for it) Sri Lanka pace bowler Chaminda Vaas somewhere beyond the County Ground marquee, whilst two days later he notched a century so glorious it was truly a pleasure to watch.
Therefore, you can imagine my delight when I awoke on Monday morning to see that Marty is back at the County Ground for the first part of this summer as Derbyshire's overseas pro. Not only was he a quick scorer, setting the Falcons innings off with a good start, but he had this knack of galvanising everyone around him. He oozed confidence, he built confidence, and he started the ball rolling towards Derbyshire's victorious title chase. He was a great signing and I have every confidence he will be another great signing.
Put it this way, turning up at the ground knowing you'll see a Derbyshire shirt emblazoned with 'Guptill 31' on the back is a sure-fire way to arrive in good spirits, with every confidence your team will win.
Wednesday, 21 January 2015
Mallard 4468: When hobbies collide
Regular readers of the blog will know I have more than a passing interest in both brass bands and the railways. Well, I recently discovered that there has been a piece composed about the Mallard, written by Dan Price.
It's entitled 'Mallard 4468' but has since been re-named 'Blue Thunder' and recorded by the world famous Black Dyke Band on a recent CD.
It's world premiere performance was given by the National Children's band of Great Britain - have a listen below and see what you think.
https://www.youtube....h?v=A7rU0HJGZUA
It's entitled 'Mallard 4468' but has since been re-named 'Blue Thunder' and recorded by the world famous Black Dyke Band on a recent CD.
It's world premiere performance was given by the National Children's band of Great Britain - have a listen below and see what you think.
https://www.youtube....h?v=A7rU0HJGZUA
Tuesday, 13 January 2015
Great Railway Journeys
Some of you avid (hmm...) readers of this blog will recall that I outed myself as a rail enthusiast. Well, recently I've found myself enjoying Michael Portillo's Great British Railway Journeys on BBC, to the extent I now own the first two series on DVD. Although rail is his means of transport, it's perhaps fair to say that it is more of a tour of the UK, rather than a homage to the railway.
However, it is excellent television and is fast becoming my guilty pleasure; a couple of episodes each evening before going to sleep.
If you've not watched it, it really is well worth a listen.
However, it is excellent television and is fast becoming my guilty pleasure; a couple of episodes each evening before going to sleep.
If you've not watched it, it really is well worth a listen.
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